A consortium led by General Electric and including Transnet, South Africa, has been named preferred bidder by the government of Nigeria government for a concession to rehabilitate, finance and operate Nigerian Railways' 2178-mile network.
The consortium also includes SinoHydro, a Chinese infrastructure construction services company, and APM Terminals, a port, terminal and intermodal services provider.
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 27, 2017.
Amtrak announced yesterday preliminary schedule changes related to its track and switch renewal projects at New York City's Penn Station this summer.
The railroad's service adjustments to its weekday schedule will be in effect July 10 through Sept. 1.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (Metro) board yesterday approved a $6.1 billion budget for fiscal-year 2018, which begins July 1.
The budget includes the addition of more rail cars to meet growing demand on the Expo and Gold lines, Metro officials said in a press release. In FY2018, the agency expects to provide 129,000 rail revenue service hours, an 11.6 percent year-over-year increase.
BNSF Railway Co. last week recognized 117 shippers with the railroad's 20th Annual Product Stewardship Award for the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail during 2016.
The companies were chosen for the award for transporting a minimum of 500 loaded tank cars of hazardous materials during the previous year with zero non-accident releases during the entire transportation cycle and for successfully implementing the ethics of Product Stewardship under the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care® initiative, BNSF officials said in a press release.
BNSF Railway Co. last week recognized 117 shippers with the railroad's 20th Annual Product Stewardship Award for the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail during 2016.
The companies were chosen for the award for transporting a minimum of 500 loaded tank cars of hazardous materials during the previous year with zero non-accident releases during the entire transportation cycle and for successfully implementing the ethics of Product Stewardship under the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care® initiative, BNSF officials said in a press release.
Sally Librera was named vice president and chief officer of MTA Staten Island Railway.
Most recently, Librera served as VP for subway operations support at MTA New York City Transit (NYCT), where her responsibilities included financial management, employee safety, workforce development and planning.
Former United Transportation Union (UTU) Vice President Bruce Wigent passed away on May 25. He was 73 years old.
Former United Transportation Union (UTU) Vice President Bruce Wigent passed away on May 25. He was 73 years old.
Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced that it will add four new directors to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The new directors bring the board to 12 members, of which 11 are independent.
Robert J. Druten, Chairman of the Board of Directors made the announcement that Mitch Krebs, Lydia Beebe, Janet Kennedy and Henry Maier were elected to the board.
Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced that it will add four new directors to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The new directors bring the board to 12 members, of which 11 are independent.
Robert J. Druten, Chairman of the Board of Directors made the announcement that Mitch Krebs, Lydia Beebe, Janet Kennedy and Henry Maier were elected to the board.
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) last week tested the overhead catenary system for the Blue Line light-rail extension.
The agency powered the overhead system and ran trains on their own power at 5 mph to 10 mph from the North Yard facility to the Old Concord Road bridge, CATS officials said in a construction update.
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., (G&W) announced that John C. Hellmann, president and CEO, was appointed chairman of the Board of Directors.
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., (G&W) announced that John C. Hellmann, president and CEO, was appointed chairman of the Board of Directors.
Metra has received a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to implement positive train control (PTC) on the Milwaukee North and West lines.
"This much needed funding will help guarantee that one of the busiest commuter rail systems in the nation continues to provide for residents," said U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill) in a press release.